Cost of Living Calculator - Foster City, California vs Alexandria, Virginia


The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 49.4% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $60,714 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs Alexandria, VA
Compared to Foster City, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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